Vienna Opera Ball: A festival of the stars and the bouquet music!

Vienna Opera Ball: A festival of the stars and the bouquet music!

Wiener Staatsoper, 1010 Wien, Österreich - On February 27, 2025, the 67th Wiener Opera Ball took place, a festival of elegance and culture that transformed the State Opera into a spectacular ballroom. Around 5,000 guests from various areas, including politics, business and culture, celebrated this traditional event. This year the ball was all about the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss son, which was reflected in the extensive music program, which was presented by around 150 musicians in various ball areas. The opening waltz, to which the guests hovered, was initiated with "An der Beautiful Blue Donau", supported by impressive ballet performances by the Vienna State Ballet, such as Leadersnet " reported .

an opera ball without Richard Lugner

This year's opera ball was special because it took place for the first time without the charismatic building contractor Richard Lugner, who died last year. In his place, his daughter Jacqueline took on the role and invited the US artist Alec Monopoly as a guest of honor. Shimmering guests like Leni Klum, Candice Swanepoel and the Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick provided Hollywood flair in the Swarovski lodge. There was no Fauxpas: Swanepoel appeared in a white dress, a color that is traditionally reserved for debutants. Publisher Adi Weiss also caused a sensation by inviting prominent guests such as the ex-wife of Oliver Pocher, Amira Aly, such as Kleine Zeitung informed .

The Viennese opera ball, known for his shine and appearances, attracts an international audience every year. The cards cost almost 400 euros and the ball is broadcast live on ORF. The atmosphere is characterized by a social exchange and a festive mood - an incomparable experience that Vienna and its culture represented internationally.